Hunan-Style Chicken

Hunan-Style Chicken

I hope my dad doesn’t read this as I grew up with him cooking some amazing dishes, but this recipe my friend gave me at university fast became by far my favorite and it’s easy too!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon crumbled dried red chile pepper
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon hot bean sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions

Step 1
Stir together the honey, peppercorns, salt, soy sauce, and sherry in a large bowl; add the chicken and toss to coat.

Step 2
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3
Add the ginger, garlic, red chile pepper, and green onions; cook and stir until fragrant, no more than 30 seconds. Stir in the chicken and soy sauce mixture; fry another 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover. Simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 4
Whisk together the bean sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl; pour over the chicken and stir. Turn heat to high and allow to cook 1 minute. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

391
Calories
23g
Fat
10g
Carbs
33g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 391
% Daily Value *
Total Fat23g 30%
Saturated Fat5g 25%
Cholesterol117mg 39%
Sodium908mg 39%
Total Carbohydrate10g 4%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars5g
Protein33g
Vitamin C4mg 20%
Calcium35mg 3%
Iron2mg 13%
Potassium395mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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